Scion / Toyota recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
What could happen
Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
The fix
SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.
Vehicles covered
- Scion Fr-S 2014–2015
- Scion Xb 2014–2015
- Toyota 4Runner 2014–2015
- Toyota Fj Cruiser 2014–2015
- Toyota Land Cruiser 2014–2015
- Toyota Rav4 2014–2015
- Toyota Tacoma 2014–2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V828000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 30, 2014
- Owners notified
- Feb 23, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,958
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 1, 2013 to Dec 17, 2014
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- SET-14B
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Lexus / Scion / Toyota recall: Air bags Oct 17, 2019
- Lexus / Scion / Toyota recall: Air bags Jan 9, 2019
- Scion / Trd recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Sep 20, 2018
- Lexus / Pontiac / Scion and more recall: Air bags Jan 9, 2018
- Lexus / Pontiac / Scion and more recall: Air bags Jan 9, 2017
- Lexus / Pontiac / Scion and more recall: Air bags May 23, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.